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Jay Hakami is a dynamic and visionary leader renowned for his expertise across retail, wholesale, and technology sectors. In 2000, his entrepreneurial journey began by establishing Sky IT Group, initially as a system integrator serving the fashion industry. Sky IT Group evolved into a Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, driven by Jay's vision to launch a unified digital platform facilitating seamless collaboration between multi-vendor retailers and their brand suppliers.

In 2007, Jay introduced SKYPAD, a groundbreaking B2B sell-through reporting platform. This innovative solution revolutionized the landscape by providing retailers and brands with unprecedented insights into product sales performance. Today, SKYPAD receives global recognition as the leading reporting platform, trusted by top retailers and brands worldwide.  SKYPAD supports 4,000+ multi-vendor retailers and brands across 30,000 stores.

Jay is known for his business acumen, reflected in his successful career and frequent speaking engagements at tech and industry events, as well as contributions to the Forbes Technology Council.